Both Temprid FX Insecticide and Talstar are labeled for mosquitoes and either would do a great job eliminating them. Talstar is is known to be super gentle on most plants (do not use on edible vegetation). Temprid FX has an added active ingredient, promoting a transfer kill. Both products can be used indoors and outdoors and both products are safe to use in houses with children and pets.
Temprid FX Insecticide takes time to kill insects that contact a treated area. How long can vary depending on a few factors such as age and health of the insect, how soon after application they contact the treated area and how long they spend on the treated area. It can take a few hours up to 24 or more to kill.
Temprid FX is labeled for fleas, however, it is not labeled for indoor flea treatments, and it cannot be sprayed on carpeted surfaces. We would recommend using our Indoor Flea and Tick Kit instead for indoor flea control, but if you are treating indoors and outdoors, the Outdoor/Indoor Flea and Tick Kit has everything you will need to do a complete treatment for fleas indoors and outdoors. We also have a Flea Control Treatment article that includes helpful tips and information for indoor and outdoor treatments.
Temprid FX Insecticide is newer than Temprid SC and has not received reviews as it is new to our site. Temprid FX Insecticide is the exact same product as the best selling Temprid SC however, there are many new changes. Same suspension concentrate as the SC, the "FX" simply stands for flexibility. Foliar application is now included on the label. With this foliar application, it is highly effective in controlling honeydew feeding ants, and is a great tool against stink bugs in the late summer and fall. Mosquitoes are now on this label as well. They have also added protection for polinators on the FX label.
When using Temprid FX Insecticide for roaches you can use 8-16 mL per gallon of water. You may want to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information.
The best way to dispose of leftover mixed Temprid FX Insecticide is to pour along the foundation of the home outside.
Temprid FX Insecticide is not micro-encapsulated.
Temprid FX is one of the best products for roaches and other pests. You can treat outdoors, one foot up on the foundation and one foot out on the ground. Indoors, you can spray on baseboards areas and cracks and crevices. If you are dealing with German roaches, we would recommend to use something like our Roach Control Kit Rotation A. You need to keep your pets away while you are applying the product, however once it has dried then it is safe for them to be back in the area..
Temprid FX would be a great option for roach and other insect control inside and outside the home. It has a dual active ingredient that helps control at a higher level than other insecticides and provides a transfer effect through the colony to help get better control. Please take a look at our Roach Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Temprid FX Insecticide is an excellent choice for treating the inside and outside cracks and crevices for spiders and many other listed pests. For more information on treating spiders, please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Spiders for more information.
As long as you are not spraying directly into the vents of an air conditioner Temprid FX Insecticide could be used as directed on the product label. You would only direct treatments to cracks and crevices around the rooms, along baseboards, under furniture etc. We would recommend turning the unit off while doing the application until dry, once dry it would not become airborn to effect breathing. We have a great guide here that explains where to and how to treat for bed bugs with products.
While the label does not specifically state not to apply when raining, for best results, Temprid FX Insecticide should not be applied during rain. It could be washed away before having time to dry. It is recommended to treat when you are not expecting rainfall within 24 hrs.
No, Temprid FX is not labeled for indoor flea treatments and it cannot be sprayed on carpeted surfaces. We would recommend using our Indoor Flea and Tick Kit instead. We also have a Flea Control Treatment article that includes helpful tips and information.
Temprid FX Insecticide should be mixed at a minimum rate of 8ml per gallon of water per the manufacturer. Rates lower than that would be considered off label and may not be as effective.
Yes, Temprid FX Insecticide can be applied to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or where you are trying to provide relief. It should be directed not only on top of the leaves and plants but on the underside of the leaves as well which is where the mosquitoes hang out during the heat of the day.
Temprid FX Insecticide is a liquid concentrate and not available in a fogger/bomb.
Temprid FX Insecticide would be a great option. The key is to apply it to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or where you are trying to provide relief. It should be directed not only on top of the leaves and plants, but on the underside of the leaves as well which is where the mosquitoes hang out during the heat of the day.
If treating for bedbugs, you will apply 8 ml of Temprid FX Insecticide? per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. It can be applied in 7-10 days. You would use the higher rate of 16 milliliters (0.54 fluid ounces) per 1 gallon of water for faster knockdown of flying insects, like hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets. Please follow the label instructions.
Temprid FX Insecticide is a great option for bed bugs and roaches. It is actually the insecticide in our Roach Control Kits and many of our Bed Bug Kits. You can incorporate an IGR like Gentrol with Temprid when treating for roaches. Please take a moment to look over our Bed Bug Guide and our Roach Control Guide for more tips and information on treating these pests.
Yes, Temprid FX Insecticide is mixed at 8 ml per gallon so 16 ml to 2 gallons is the proper rate.
